Water resources dept seeks Rs 94 crore to repair leaks in Temghar dam

The Irrigation department has reduced water leaks from Temghar dam wall by 90 per cent. File

The Maharashtra Water Resources department has requested Rs 94 crore more from the Irrigation department to take measures to close all leaks in Temghar dam. Under the directions of the Central Water Power Research Station (CWPRS), the irrigation department has already managed to repair 90 per cent of the leaks in the dam.

“The plan is to bring down the leakage from the dam wall to zero. Long term safety measures have to be taken up so a proposal of Rs 94 crore has been sent to the state irrigation department. It will take two years to complete the work,” said Pravin Kolhe, superintending engineer at state water resources department. [Readmore]